Ivor Dean
Biography
Ivor Donald Dean was a British stage, film, and television actor born in Hampstead, London, England, UK, on December 21, 1917, and he died on August 10, 1974, at the age of 56. Known for a lugubrious demeanour that led to casting as world-weary police officers or butlers, he is best known for playing Chief Inspector Claud Eustace Teal in the 1960s series The Saint, opposite Roger Moore. Dean played Teal for almost the entire run of the series, aside from three early instances using other actors. He appeared in another role during the third such instance, an episode titled Starring The Saint, which led producers to cast him as Teal. Dean had 37 known acting credits.
Career overview
Ivor Donald Dean was a British stage, film, and television actor born in Hampstead, London, England, on December 21, 1917, and he passed away on August 10, 1974, at the age of 56. Known for his lugubrious demeanour, he was frequently cast in roles as world-weary police officers or butlers throughout his career, accumulating 37 known acting credits on his database profile.
He is best known for portraying Chief Inspector Claud Eustace Teal in the 1960s television series The Saint, appearing opposite Roger Moore in the role of Simon Templar. Dean played Inspector Teal for almost the entire run of the series, with only three exceptions in early episodes where other actors were used. The producers discovered him during the third of these instances in an episode titled Starring The Saint, which featured Dean in a different role, and they immediately recognized him as the ideal actor for the part, providing an ideal foil who was invariably one step behind the lead character.
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42 titles- John Silver's Return to Treasure Island (1986) Writer
- Death Becomes Me (1979) as Mr Beebe (archive footage)
- Up The Workers (1973) as Sir Henry Carmichael
- Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (1973) as Bishop Rourke
- Both Ends Meet (1972) as Julius Cannon
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Mr. Beebe
- Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde (1971) as Burke
- The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971) as Policeman (segment "Pride")
- Rumour (1970)
- Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) (1969) as Inspector Large
- The Oblong Box (1969) as Hawthorne
- Crooks and Coronets (1969) as Bellows
- The File of the Golden Goose (1969) as Reynolds
- Where Eagles Dare (1968) as German Officer #2 (uncredited)
- Nearest and Dearest (1968) as Policeman
- Nearest and Dearest (1968) as Detective Inspector
- Ooh La La! (1968) as The Husband
- Salt & Pepper (1968) as Police Commissioner
- Prudence and the Pill (1968) as City Banker in Taxi Cab (uncredited)
- Robbery (1967) as Postal Worker on Train (uncredited)
- The Sorcerers (1967) as Insp. Matalon
- Theatre of Death (1967) as Inspector Micheaud
- Stranger in the House (1967) as Insp. Colder
- The Magnificent Two (1967) as Advisor (uncredited)
- A Magnum for Schneider (1967) as Waterman
- Die Schatzinsel (1966) as Long John Silver
- Bindle (One of Them Days) (1966) as Mr. Fawcett
- Front Page Story (1965) as Vic Stafford
- Becket (1964) as Monk (uncredited)
- Sergeant Cork (1963) as Dr. Rice
- The Saint (1962) as David Brown
- The Saint (1962) as Inspector Teal
- The Saint (1962) as Inspector Claud Eustace Teal
- Danger by My Side (1962) as Balding Detective at Quarry
- Gaolbreak (1962) as Barrington
- The Avengers (1961) as Bates
- The Avengers (1961) as Ferret
- Theatre '70 (1960) Writer
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Man
- Cloak Without Dagger (1956) as Night Club Proprietor
- The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1955) as 1st Agent
- The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1955) as First Agent
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ivor Dean best known for?
Ivor Dean is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including John Silver's Return to Treasure Island (1986), Fantozzi: White Collar Blues (1975), The Persuaders! (1971), Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde (1971).
When and where was Ivor Dean born?
Ivor Dean was born on December 21, 1917 in Hampstead London, England, UK. They passed away on August 10, 1974.
How many credits does Ivor Dean have?
Ivor Dean has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 1986.
What is Ivor Dean's background in cinema and television?
Ivor Donald Dean was a British stage, film, and television actor born in Hampstead, London, England, UK, on December 21, 1917, and he died on August 10, 1974, at the age of 56. Known for a lugubrious demeanour that led to casting as world-weary police officers or butlers, he is best known for playing Chief Inspector Cl...